Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Houlihan Lokey, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) has returned -17.25% so far this year and -9.86% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, HLI has achieved an annualized return of 21.73%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 13, 2015, HLI's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.86%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Oct 2021 with a return of +21.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2022 at -14.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, HLI closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst single day was Oct 31, 2025 at -10.1%.

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 14.46%, beta of 0.79, and R² of 0.28 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 14, 2015.

• This stock captured 102.03% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 52.29% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.28 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

HLI ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. provided a 1.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.40 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 10 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Houlihan Lokey, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Houlihan Lokey, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Houlihan Lokey, Inc. was 36.57%, occurring on Jul 14, 2022. Recovery took 350 trading sessions.

The current Houlihan Lokey, Inc. drawdown is 30.86%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Houlihan Lokey, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Capital Markets industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.